Motorola Razr Fold Is Finally Coming to Verizon: The FCC Was the Reason

The Motorola Razr Fold was unveiled in the US in late May, when the company announced that the device would be sold through both T-Mobile and Verizon. T-Mobile launched the model immediately, but Verizon customers have had to wait for the phone. Although the carrier did not officially explain the delay, the main reason has now become clear. It turns out that the certification process for the Verizon variant had not been completed.

The US regulator, the FCC, has now approved the Razr Fold version with mmWave 5G support, which is the model required for Verizon's network. Verizon is considered the carrier with the broadest mmWave 5G coverage in the country, so this specific configuration is required to take full advantage of the network's capabilities. The certification removes the technical obstacles to using the Razr Fold on Verizon's network. With this step, the phone has moved one step closer to making its debut there.

Now that the Razr Fold with mmWave 5G has received certification, the device is expected to go on sale through Verizon within the next few weeks. However, the carrier has not yet announced either an exact release date or its contract and no-contract prices. Because the Razr Fold is already available through T-Mobile and in unlocked retail channels, initial impressions have begun to emerge, with many users comparing its design, folding mechanism and price with those of competitors, particularly Samsung's flagship foldable models. Many reviews also emphasize that this Motorola model offers a more balanced experience at a more affordable price.